M-TRAN 0
M-TRAN I-bHistory
We are one of the first research groups pioneering self-reconfigurable
robotics (Modular robotics) in the world.
Before M-TRAN (Movies & Publication )
M-TRAN
M-TRAN 0
M-TRAN I-b
I (left) II (center) III (right)
Specification of Three Generation M-TRANs
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I |
II |
III |
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Size |
66 mm |
60 mm |
65 mm |
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Weight |
440 g |
400 g |
420 g |
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Master CPU |
Basic stamp II -> PIC |
Neuron Chip |
SH II (Renesus) |
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Bus |
UART |
LON Bus |
CAN Bus |
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Slave CPU |
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2 x PIC |
3 x H8 |
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Communication and Control |
Centralized (Host) |
Global synchronization / Distributed oscillator control |
Synchronization / Asynchronous |
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Wireless communication |
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RF command to one module |
Two-way communication via Bluetooth |
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Connection mechanism |
Permanent magnets and SMA actuator |
Mechanical |
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Sensors |
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10 Proximity (IR)Inclinometer |
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Battery |
Lithium ion |
Lithium polymer |
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